Announcements

Here's what's going on

PRAYER CONcERNS

Dorothy Bader, Don Bird, Sandy Dieringer, Lila & Joe Downey, the family of Norma Gardner, the family of Rick Hagen, Todd Marquis, Kevin Meyer, Margaret Miller, and the family of Estella Nusbaum.

Summer HOliday schedule

Mark your calendars!  On Sunday, September 6th, (Labor Day Weekend), we will only have one service beginning at 10:30 am.

Are you a Thrivent Member?

Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church. Did you know?  If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?

If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Altar flowers for 8/2/26 were given by Terry McGlaughlin in hopes that every relationship has a red rose present.

The 2026 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.

purple door pacers

Let's walk! Oh, the places we'll go. Check the schedule in the lobby.

ice cream sales!

We have ice cream for sale: $10/gallon and $3/quart. Please give payments to Donald Trisel or Terry McGlaughlin.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the car show and ice cream social a record-breaking success. It wouldn’t be possible without all of the hard work and time that everyone donates to the event. Thank you again!

School supply drive

There is a School Supply Drive for Our Home now through August 6th! All basic school supplies are needed, but there is a high demand for heavy-duty large backpacks for older students. There are boxes located in the Lobby for you to place your donations. Thank you.

Here's the link: Our Home Backpack Project

Flower Beds at Church

It’s that time of year again, all of the church’s wonderful flower beds are starting to grow and will soon be in full color. It takes a great deal of work and time though to keep them looking fabulous as they have in the past years. If you have a few spare moments to help maintain them, please contact Lynne Fuelling. 

call food pantry

CALL Food Pantry is collecting body care items, such as bath soap, toothpaste and brushes, shampoo, deodorant, etc.  These items and any food donations may be placed in the grocery cart in the coat area between the narthex and the office.  They appreciate our support!

email news: Looking Out my window

We send a weekly email with news and updates.  If you would like to receive this email, please send your request to d.trisel@purpledoorchurch.org

Also, the July/August Tower Newsletter was mailed and emailed to those who have requested copies. It is also available on our webpage: Tower Newsletter. 

sewing circle

The Sewing Circle is in need of good used or new FLAT sheets, sizes full, queen or king. They use them as backs for the quilts. We also are seeking volunteers who can tie a simple knot to join us for a morning of fun on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month!

Snacks for after worship

If you are baking cookies, brownies or any type of finger desserts, please consider baking a couple extra dozen to be put into the freezer for the Welcome Center.  Also, please add the date when the treats were made to the outside of the container.  Thank you!

Church campout

ATTENTION CAMPERS AND CABIN DWELLERS, SAVE THE DATE: September 11-13 is the St. John and St. Paul Annual Campout at Lake Loramie State Park. There will be a carry in dinner at 5:00pm on Saturday evening with chicken being provided. A service will follow dinner. (Don’t forget your lawn chairs.) For campsites and cabins, contact: Jim Rismiller, Jen Roidt, Sue Buxton, or Myron Buxton. Deadline is August 9th. 

Call committee

Please keep our Call Committee in your prayers as they continue the search process. Currently, there are no new developments to share.